Swallows

Hawkman · Jun-12-2005, 09:21 AM

A bunch of recent tree and barn swallow colse-ups. - Gene

***Andy*** · Jun-12-2005, 09:45 AM

such lovely detail, great bgs, really nice nice work gene

bfjr · Jun-12-2005, 12:26 PM

Outstanding Gene

with Andy + couple of these

Khaos · Jun-12-2005, 12:44 PM

I love looking at your bird pics. I especially like #2 and the last one.

jeff lapoint · Jun-12-2005, 01:44 PM

superb! please post more often!!

-j

Kirwin · Jun-12-2005, 05:07 PM

Simply beautiful.

Are you useing a "blind" to get this close? I would estimate you are within 20 to 40 feet of your subject?

jwear · Jun-12-2005, 05:13 PM

what to say ------------great shots

Hawkman · Jun-12-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirwin

Simply beautiful.

Are you useing a "blind" to get this close? I would estimate you are within 20 to 40 feet of your subject?

No, no blind. A few were taked from inside my car. The one with the tree swallow with its fethers blown by the wind was on a tripod standing close. I was as close as 11 feet on some with a 500mm lens and a tripod on some. Most were between 11 and 25 feet.

The chicks and the peek out of the birdhouse photos are a bit of a crop.

Gene

Hawkman · Jun-12-2005, 05:18 PM

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Gene

Kirwin · Jun-12-2005, 05:23 PM

Thanks... you definitely have greater patience, than I on the the little birds.

You definitely are true to your quote in your signature line

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkman

No, no blind. A few were taked from inside my car. The one with the tree swallow with its fethers blown by the wind was on a tripod standing close. I was as close as 11 feet on some with a 500mm lens and a tripod on some. Most were between 11 and 25 feet.

The chicks and the peek out of the birdhouse photos are a bit of a crop.

Gene

**Skippy** · Jun-12-2005, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkman

A bunch of recent tree and barn swallow colse-ups. - Gene

I love your bird images Gene, they are simply stunning the detail you show is just amazing...... I never tire of looking at your brilliant work.

Skippy (Australia)

windoze · Jun-12-2005, 05:45 PM

I was at my sons soccer game today. there is an old barn near the field. throughout the game the swallows would fly onto the field, they are extremely fast!!! I said to myself how I wish i could " shoot " them, they never stood for very long anywhere - so i am AMAZED AT YOUR PICTURES!!!!
AMAZING!!!!

troy

**Harryb** · Jun-13-2005, 05:23 AM

Hey Gene,

Outstanding as always.

I wish I could shoot those little guys half as well you do.

Phil U. · Jun-14-2005, 04:28 AM

Wow - great work. Love the details you are able to get. You are obviously a master of patience.

Dee · Jun-14-2005, 08:48 AM

how many photos you took that day "didn't make the cut"?

I was looking at your gorgeous photos and thought, how'd he do that?
Hmmmm, put some food out and then go hide behind a bush with a 1000mm lens?
Hmmmm, he talks "bird"....
Hmmmm, he's got to be one very patient dude!

Whatever your secret, these are great. It's only in trying to shoot birds myself that I have greater respect for photos like these! Mine look nothing like yours, that's for sure!

Ditto, with the you should post more often!

**Steve Cavigliano** · Jun-14-2005, 09:55 AM

Gene,

You should be ashamed of yourself for bringing out the "big gun" on these small defensless lil birds

I mean it's one thing to shoot hawks, eagles, herons and egrets with it. They are big nasty birds and can handle the heat.....lol

Just kidding and thanks for posting these. They are excellent as usual.

I was just thinking of you, while responding in another thread titled "Intimidation"....lol I look at your bird shots and think I'd be better off taking up a new hobby

I just wish I could blame your success on the equipment you use, but I know better.....lol

Please continue to share these types of shots. They are inspirational and they motivate us to make our own shots better

Steve

MuskyDude · Jun-14-2005, 10:12 AM

Cannot see how you could improve these. Stunning details. As usual, superb shots!

AJ

Jun-12-2005, 09:21 AM	#1
Hawkman snapped Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 93	Swallows A bunch of recent tree and barn swallow colse-ups. - Gene __________________ Gene Walk softly and carry a big lens!

Jun-12-2005, 12:26 PM	#3
bfjr Which Way Did They Go Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Playa Del Rey Posts: 9,071	Outstanding Gene with Andy + couple of these __________________ Don't Panic Benjamin My Galleries

Jun-12-2005, 12:44 PM	#4
Khaos Mr. Creative Pants Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,429	I love looking at your bird pics. I especially like #2 and the last one. __________________ The digital sensor is my canvas. The world is my paint. The lens, camera, and computer are my brushes. -Keith Hodos www.galleries.creativekhaos.com

Jun-12-2005, 01:44 PM	#5
jeff lapoint The dose makes the poison Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 1,199	superb! please post more often!! -j __________________ www.lapiz007.smugmug.com

Jun-12-2005, 05:07 PM	#6
Kirwin Major grins Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eustis, Florida USA Posts: 417	Simply beautiful. Are you useing a "blind" to get this close? I would estimate you are within 20 to 40 feet of your subject? __________________ Regards, Kirwin

Jun-12-2005, 09:45 AM	#2
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,624	such lovely detail, great bgs, really nice nice work gene __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Jun-12-2005, 05:13 PM	#7
jwear learning now shoot & cuss Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 7,132	what to say ------------great shots __________________ Jeff W “PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE ‘JAZZ’ FOR THE EYES…” W. Claxton http://jwear.smugmug.com/

Jun-12-2005, 05:18 PM	#9
Hawkman snapped Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 93	Thanks! Thanks for looking and commenting. Gene __________________ Gene Walk softly and carry a big lens!

Jun-12-2005, 05:45 PM	#12
windoze a life long newbie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,759	I was at my sons soccer game today. there is an old barn near the field. throughout the game the swallows would fly onto the field, they are extremely fast!!! I said to myself how I wish i could " shoot " them, they never stood for very long anywhere - so i am AMAZED AT YOUR PICTURES!!!! AMAZING!!!! troy

Jun-13-2005, 05:23 AM	#13
Harryb The Amiable Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 19,255	Hey Gene, Outstanding as always. I wish I could shoot those little guys half as well you do. __________________ Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member Rehab is for quitters The amiable mod of the Wildlife Forum http://www.deadsquirrel.com/

Jun-14-2005, 04:28 AM	#14
Phil U. Just Havin' Fun Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 1,315	Wow - great work. Love the details you are able to get. You are obviously a master of patience. __________________ -Phil http://philu.smugmug.com I always appreciate photo feedback so give it to me straight. That's how I learn (and learn I must).

Jun-14-2005, 08:48 AM	#15
Dee Major grins Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,972	I wanna know... how many photos you took that day "didn't make the cut"? I was looking at your gorgeous photos and thought, how'd he do that? Hmmmm, put some food out and then go hide behind a bush with a 1000mm lens? Hmmmm, he talks "bird".... Hmmmm, he's got to be one very patient dude! Whatever your secret, these are great. It's only in trying to shoot birds myself that I have greater respect for photos like these! Mine look nothing like yours, that's for sure! Ditto, with the you should post more often! __________________ http://www.deegolden.smugmug.com http://www.twitter.com/deegolden Check out my photo stamps http://www.zazzle.com/deegolden/ Check out my blurb book http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/119594

Jun-14-2005, 09:55 AM	#16
Steve Cavigliano SmugFlash Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 3,614	Gene, You should be ashamed of yourself for bringing out the "big gun" on these small defensless lil birds I mean it's one thing to shoot hawks, eagles, herons and egrets with it. They are big nasty birds and can handle the heat.....lol Just kidding and thanks for posting these. They are excellent as usual. I was just thinking of you, while responding in another thread titled "Intimidation"....lol I look at your bird shots and think I'd be better off taking up a new hobby I just wish I could blame your success on the equipment you use, but I know better.....lol Please continue to share these types of shots. They are inspirational and they motivate us to make our own shots better Steve __________________ http://freezeframephotography.smugmug.com "When people look at my pictures, I want them to feel the way they do when they want to read a line of a poem twice." Robert Frank - Photographer

Jun-14-2005, 10:12 AM	#17
MuskyDude AJ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,506	Cannot see how you could improve these. Stunning details. As usual, superb shots! AJ

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